Financially, Apollo Group is in stellar shape with a massive net cash position on its balance sheet, and significant free cash flow generation capabilities.

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Another firm seeing stellar growth is Atlanta Capital Group.

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From that group of contacts, a stellar address book was born.

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Showtime and "Weeds''" studio Lionsgate Television Group have full faith that Kohan will deliver a stellar final batch of episodes.

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Jim Farley -- Ford's new group vice president for marketing and former Toyota up-and-comer brings a stellar reputation to one of the toughest jobs in America: convincing consumers to consider buying a Ford again.

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